China’s ‘two sessions’ 2024: ‘blind investments’ in digital economy could be harmful, delegate says

Local governments should focus on finding a competitive edge in specific sectors of the digital economy, instead of “blindly” jumping in, as China aims to find new growth points to counter pressure from the United States, according to a proposal from an economic adviser. Lu Ming, director of Shanghai Institute for National Economy, said many … Read more

More China trips, less diplomacy: what does Li Qiang’s schedule reveal about how the changing role of premier?

The Post compared their itineraries for domestic meetings, time spent on inspection trips inside China and overseas trips and the number of diplomatic events held. Official information from mid-March last year, when Li Qiang was sworn in as the premier, until Monday, shows that on domestic affairs he has spent more time on inspection tours … Read more